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The aroma of scented candles, the sweet taste of lip scrubs, the eye-pleasing palette of certified-organic cosmetics. There’s something for all of the senses at this skincare boutique, which features more than 20 lines of professional products from Becca Cosmetics, Bliss, and other industry standbys.

Whether you've got a flair for flares, an addiction to cigarette jeans, or you push toward pedal-pushing pedal pushers, The Blues Jean Bar has the stone-washed, pre-torn, or impeccable indigo of your dreams. The shop is designed like a tavern, keeping the savory styles of more than 40 top labels (for both men and women) “on tap.” Saunter up to the wood-hewn bar and ask the friendly denim-smith to whip you up a pair that combines your favorite wash, size, cut, and aroma. He or she will rifle through shelves stocked with labels such as Citizens of Humanity, 7 For All Mankind, and Red Engine to find your fittingest fit in the latest fashion, eliminating the drudgery of surfing wave after indistinguishable wave of blue. D Magazine, which recently named the bar the Best Place to Buy Jeans, calls it "almost as fun as a real bar." Prices range from $150 to $225, depending on the label and style.

Inside The Luxury Box's modern shop, scruffy appearances become smooth under the care of classic barbering services and a shave performed with a hot-towel straight razor. Scissor snips tame feral follicles as a stylist fashions locks into contemporary styles. Warm towels enwrap faces using heat and gushy pet names to soften rigid hairs before a straight-edge razor glides effortlessly across the skin. Each barber chair hosts a flat-screen TV to distract clients while their hair evolves into the hair of their future. Pre-man-pampering waiting areas swallow customers in the comfortable bellies of luxe leather chairs, while complimentary beverages hydrate parched palates and sports memorabilia hangs on exposed-brick walls to stoke debates about whether data analysis should still be considered a sport.

Kiehl‰Ûªs skin and body care, developed by John Kiehl, has helped customers take care of their skin since the company opened in 1851 as an Old World apothecary in New York‰Ûªs East Village. Like all Kiehl‰Ûªs outposts, the Newbury Street location, one of 250 retail stores worldwide, exudes a clean and airy feel. The store is located in one of the city‰Ûªs tonier retail neighborhoods and is small but well merchandised. Shelves are lined with scrubs, toners, serums, cleansers and sun care products, from their popular Creme de Corps Body Moisturizer to their signature scent Musk Eau de Toilette Spray. They also offer a line of skin care products for men. Animal lovers will enjoy the selection of pet products that include grooming shampoo and conditioner for dogs. All products contain natural ingredients and botanical extracts. Friendly knowledgeable professionals are on hand to help shoppers make the right choices.

Oliviers and Co. is a unique Boston market that specializes in a wide swath of Mediterranean foodstuffs, with a particular emphasis on olive oils. The showroom is practically a playground for anyone who wants to spend their afternoon sampling through vibrant, spicy, warming olive oils and accompanying balsamic vinegars. Bottled options for both vinegars and oils are near-endless, with versions that rely on infusions of basil, lemon, chili and cherries, among other flavors. Customers looking for a bit of take-home funk can grab a bottle of truffle oil, while patient workers are more than happy to discuss the characteristics of different oils. Though part of a chain, Oliviers and Co. feels like a cozy one-off shop, and its location on tony Newbury Street gives a bit of cred to the operation. The well-appointed store also sells spreads, pastas, tapenades and various unique gift items.

G2O Spa & Salon is a pampered person’s fantasy land, with five floors of total spa immersion. Those in search of restful relaxation can easily spend the entire day indulging in treatments and quiet contemplation throughout the sprawling complex. The spa, originally two historic Newbury Street brownstones combined into one space, offers a lovely urban escape. Once inside, you’d never know that the hustle and bustle of Boston’s trendiest street is just steps away. Some of the unusual offerings include the Experience Room, which combines herbal-infused steam with a refreshing ice fog and tropical shower; the brine inhalation therapy room, with a three-tiered waterfall; a penthouse roof terrace, where you can relax on lounge chairs or enjoy a spa lunch; and perhaps one of the best perks of all: a nap pod, where you can end your day of treatment with a short snooze.